Ride Along 2 and The Revenant dethrone Star Wars to claim top spot at the BO!!

This will likely be the last time our box office coverage will lead with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Come to think of it, it’s also one of the only times we’ve led with the number three film. But hey, breaking domestic records comes with its own protocol. In its fifth weekend in theaters, The Force Awakens earned an estimated $34 million. That ranks among … Continue reading Ride Along 2 and The Revenant dethrone Star Wars to claim top spot at the BO!!

The Revenant and The Forest open well, while Star Wars opens big in China!!

The Revenant exploded this weekend as audiences showed up in droves to see Leonardo DiCaprio brave the elements in his quest for revenge. The strong Oscar contender expanded into 3,375 theaters and amassed an impressive $38 million taking second only to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which not only finished #1 domestically but started its China release strong. Meanwhile The Forest continues to prove there’s … Continue reading The Revenant and The Forest open well, while Star Wars opens big in China!!

Star Wars continues to break records, while Hateful Eight opens below expectations @theBO!!!!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens added another $88.3 million in its third weekend, topping the previous record for a third frame by 29%. This morning’s estimate brings the film’s domestic total to $740.2 million in 17 days. While that is an amazing feat, The Force saw a steeper drop (-40.8%) and that leaves it short of the all-time domestic box office record. Once again, the … Continue reading Star Wars continues to break records, while Hateful Eight opens below expectations @theBO!!!!

Star Wars continues to break records, while Daddy’s Home, Joy open well, Concussion fair & Point Break remake bombs @the BO!!

With the largest second weekend of all-time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has now grossed more than $544 million domestically and another $546 million internationally, totaling over $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales in just twelve days. Along with five other new wide releases, it also sits atop the second largest weekend of all-time with the top twelve films grossing over $285 million as Daddy’s … Continue reading Star Wars continues to break records, while Daddy’s Home, Joy open well, Concussion fair & Point Break remake bombs @the BO!!

Star Wars shatters records with $238M opening while Dilwale & Bajirao Mastani break into the U.S BO!!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens stormed the box office and walked away with an estimated $238 million in its first three days domestically (including $57 million in Thursday night “previews”) along with another $279 million internationally for a massive $517 million worldwide opening. Suffice to say, this shatters the domestic box office opening weekend record of $208.8 million set by Jurassic World earlier this year, … Continue reading Star Wars shatters records with $238M opening while Dilwale & Bajirao Mastani break into the U.S BO!!